Anyone treating themselves to something special after going through all the stress of having a baby during pandemic and lockdown?

[Rebelwithallthecause]

I am obviously full of hormones going haywire but this whole situation has made me so tearful most days

I’m due to give birth soon and I am so sad I’m spending the last few weeks lockdown without being able to do all the things I wanted to with DC1 alone before number 2 came along.
Im sad I haven’t seen family or friends in 6 weeks when we would see them at least 2 times a week.
I’m sad they probably won’t get to meet baby for a while after I’d lockdown continues.

So I feel that maybe I do deserve to treat myself to something.
I’m not too sure what though.
Whether it be a nice bubble bath for when I can bathe again, or a special teddy bear for baby or maybe a price of affordable jewellery, I just have no idea what will be a fitting item to mark an occasion as this. It will be my last baby so this may also symbolise a completion of my brood.

Is anyone else planning on treating themselves and if so to what?

You’re just right! It’s a tough gig at the best of times so doing it during a pandemic certainly warrants a wee high five me treat! Personally, I am going to eat Allllllllllllll the things I can’t eat at present. I have gestational diabetes so can’t give in to my sweet tooth. It’s my birthday next week too and I cant have so much as a Fairy Cake! So, I’m thinking of getting the local bakery to make me a big cake coated in buttercream to celebrate the arrival of this wee baby when he finally arrives! And I’m not sharing any of it! 🤣

That cake sounds amazing!

I’m really missing hot cinnamon donuts and Mir whippy Ice cream so maybe that’l be my treat

I want a cake too. Guilt free calorific cake... and some champagne. And a medium rare steak... and soft cheese... everything all at once please.

Oh the food and drink I've missed!!! I'm 39 weeks tomorrow and I've hinted heavily for a bottle of my fave champagne, and will enjoy with a lovely steak!! Maybe start off with scallops too lol!! Or something with brie 🤔. Will deffo be treating myself to a yummy meal!! A little treat to mark the completion of your family sounds sweet (and justified for the sh*tty time we've been pregnant through!). Maybe a locket or something you can personalise? xx

A rare steak and a glass of red wine.......same as I did with DC1

I’m looking forward to a mr whippy and some Pate

I'm treating myself to a trip to the lush spa, will obviously depend on when the lockdown is restricted if that pans out. And maybe something lasting for sentimental purposes x

I gave birth to my first baby 5 weeks ago and have been treating myself with chocolate ever since 😂 in my defence it was a difficult and traumatic labour so I feel 5 full weeks of chocolate Is acceptable!

DH will be treating me to a diamond just as soon as the jewellers reopen though make no mistake about that!

@WingingIt101 congratulations
Please come back to show ring once you do get it.

Any particular style you may go for?

I’ve been looking at rings online

I like your style @WingingIt101!

At this late stage all my cravings are food related I'm always hungry haha! I've got some nice fancy chocolates and a bottle of champagne already in the fridge ready to celebrate when I come home with my new baby

I'm intending to have a feast of pate, cured meats, rare practically raw steak, all the soft and unpasteurised cheeses my body can handle, anything with sugar in it (I have gestational diabetes), red wine and a lot Aperol Spritz 😍

Also eyeing up a handbag as a reward for pushing a mini human out of my vag...DP did ask if I wanted anything as a present for birthing his child so might as well be a good one

@Meebaha search for gestational diabetes U.K. website. Recipes on there for GD friendly brownies, cakes, cupcakes and cheesecakes!

Can’t wait for the wine, beer and pate

DH wants to get me a birthstone ring that I can pass down to baby girl one day.

I don’t really feel it’s necessary but a lovely thought especially as this will be our last and marks that in a nice way.

Will have to wait until shops open again so could be a while

Anyone getting their DH anything special?

It’s not long until Father’s Day I guess so could just make that extra special for him

Ooh I will! We are already married so I’m debating whether I want an eternity ring or earrings to match my engagement ring - it has a very unusual coloured diamond in it so I keep winding him up about that!!

Father’s Day I’m hoping if we are allowed by then to get him dinner at (or from if they can do takeaway depending on the rules) his favourite restaurant and we’ve already got a present from not on the high street from the baby!

I took mini bottles of champagne in my hospital bag and ended up on so many drugs I couldn’t drink for another 2 weeks post partum! So annoyed!